Council Meeting

Recommended Motion: That the attached minutes from January 17th 2024 Regular Council Meeting be approved as presented.

THAT Regular Meeting adjourn to proceed to Public Meeting including Committee of Adjustment as listed on the agenda.

THAT Application for Minor Variance MV-1-2024, in order to permit a minimum lot area of 418 square metres (4499.31 sq ft); whereas, the Residential Density One (R1) Zone requires a minimum lot area of 460 square metres (4951.4 sq ft); and to permit a front yard setback of 4.7 metres (15.4 ft) to the existing dwelling, whereas the Residential Density One (R1) Zone requires a minimum front yard setback of 6 metres (19.7 ft) be GRANTED. THAT Application for Minor Variance MV-2-2024, in order to permit a minimum lot area of 418 square metres (4499.31 sq ft); whereas, the Residential Density One (R1) Zone requires a minimum lot area of 460 square metres (4951.4 sq ft) be GRANTED. For the reasons listed on the Planner's Evaluation Report.

THAT Application for Consent B1-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED subject to the conditions listed on the Planner's Evaluation Report.

THAT Application for Consent B2-2024, submitted under Section 53 of the Planning Act be GRANTED subject to the conditions as listed on the Planner's Evaluation Report.

THAT the subject report for Plan of Subdivision 39T-NM-2303 be received for information.

THAT Application for Zoning By-law Amendment No. ZBA-3- 2024 which proposes to rezone the retained lot of Consent B8- 2023 from the ‘General Agricultural (A1) Zone’ to ‘Agricultural Small Holding Exception (AG1) Zone’ to recognize the residential use of the lands; and to rezone severed lands from the ‘General Agricultural (A1) Zone’ to ‘General Agricultural Exception (A1-103) Zone’ to prohibit the establishment of new dwellings on the remnant farm parcel be APPROVED. See Planner's Evaluation Report for full listing of conditions.

THAT Public Meeting including Committee of Adjustment adjourn at 6:54 p.m. and proceed to Regular Meeting as listed on the agenda.

THAT the Year End and Fourth Quarter 2023 Building Activity Summary be received for information.

THAT the report: Building Services Agreement – Update re: Funding be received for information. AND THAT Council approve the proposed amendment for a period of 1 year, a provision to revise the costing calculation, to the monetary section of the current Building Inspection Services Agreement with Middlesex Centre.

THAT Council receive this report for information; AND THAT Council increase the budget for the contract administration services contract with CIMA+ Engineering for the Ailsa Craig Water Tower project by $63,114, for a revised total contract price of $444,807.49 to be paid upon successful completion of the noted deficiencies.

THAT Council defer the report, AND THAT Council direct staff to return before Council with a report including additional information on the cost breakdown including the overrun portion and the allocation associated with the County for consideration.

THAT Council receives this report and directs staff to award the Tender Contract MD01-2024 for the Hutchinson-Eagleson Drain “A” to JLH Excavating Inc., in the amount of $222,990.00 (excluding HST).

THAT Council receive this report for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to inform residents experiencing drainage issues of their option for petitioning for a municipal drain through the Drainage Act.

THAT Council receive this report for information.

THAT Council receive this report for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to develop a wastewater servicing capacity allocation policy for review and approval by the Policy Committee and Council.

THAT Council receive this report for information; AND THAT Council increase the budget for the William Street Pumping Station and Forcemain Upgrade engineering design contract with Dillon Consulting Limited by $50,000, for a revised total contract price of $175,072.20 (excluding HST).

THAT Council approve the sponsorship methods outlined in this report to secure funding for the new scoreclock.

That council receive and accept the following accounts payable report as information only.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of North Middlesex receive and support the enclosed correspondence.

That By-laws 006-010 of 2024 be read a first and second time Provision for questions

That By-laws 006-010 of 2024 be read a third and final time

That the Open Meeting adjourn to Closed Meeting at 9:40 p.m. To receive information under the following exception: (f) advice that is subject to client-solicitor privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Winter Maintenance Contracts Approval of past minutes.

That the Closed Meeting adjourn and return to Open Meeting at without recommendations

That the Meeting adjourn at 9:49 p.m.